Season 2
April 17, 2025
Preview: OTTB on Tap Evaluates Vol 6: Nothing Plain About These Bays!
Three plain brown wrappers. Three pedigrees packed with power. In this sneak peek of Volume 6, we introduce this month’s lineup of listener-submitted OTTBs—Fifty Pesos, Slew’s Resurrection, and Artie’s Cryptonite—and tease wh...
April 10, 2025
S2 E19: Mo’ OTTBs, No Problems: Teen Founder Builds Trotty By Nature from the Ground Up
At just 14 years old, Kimber Houston is already making a name for herself in the world of Thoroughbred aftercare. Alongside her mom, Tanya, she runs Trotty By Nature —a Montana-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to retrainin...
April 3, 2025
OTTB Training Diaries, March Edition: From Controversy to Connection - Clinics & Communicators (Sneak Peek!)
In this March recap from the OTTB Training Diaries, Niamh gets honest about a clinic experience with a big-name trainer that didn’t quite live up to the hype. But that wasn’t the only unexpected moment—this episode also dives...
March 28, 2025
S2 E18: 4,400 OTTBs Rehomed and Counting! Turning For Home’s Partner Farm Model & the Future of Aftercare
We’re back with Danielle Montgomery for Part 2 of our deep dive into Turning For Home , one of the most effective and scalable Thoroughbred aftercare programs in the country. In this episode, we focus on what makes their appr...
March 27, 2025
S2 E17: How Turning For Home & the PTHA Transformed Thoroughbred Aftercare at Parx Racing
In this powerful first installment of our two-part interview with Danielle Montgomery, we explore the groundbreaking work of Turning For Home , a Thoroughbred aftercare program launched by the Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Horsem...
March 13, 2025
S2 E16: Recycled Racehorse Falconry - Merging OTTB Retraining with the Art of Falconry
What do off-the-track Thoroughbreds (OTTBs) and birds of prey have in common? More than you might think! In this episode of OTTB on Tap , Niamh sits down with Martin Whitley of the Recycled Racehorse Falconry Team , a one-of-...
March 5, 2025
OTTB Training Diaries – February Recap: From Meltdowns to Milestones (Preview!)
February was full of big moments for Oscar—some great, some… a little dramatic. From tackling group lessons and finally settling on a saddle to his first canter and a confidence-boosting obstacle course challenge, his progres...
Feb. 28, 2025
S2 E15: Pre-Purchase Exams for OTTBs: Myths, Must-Knows & Mistakes to Avoid with Dr. Ashley Taylor (Part 2)
Thinking about buying an OTTB? A pre-purchase exam (PPE) for an off-track Thoroughbred can feel overwhelming, but understanding how to interpret vet findings is key to making an informed decision. In Part 2 of our conversatio...
Feb. 27, 2025
S2 E14: OTTBs in Motion: Rehab, Resilience & Recovery with Dr. Ashley Taylor (Part 1)
What does it take to successfully transition an OTTB from the track to a second career? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ashley Taylor, an equine sports medicine veterinarian, owner of Twin Ponds Farm and co-owner of Spo...
Feb. 20, 2025
Sneak Peek: OTTB on Tap Evaluates Vol. 4: From Lightly Raced to Warhorses—Exploring Pedigree & Potential
We’re back with another round of OTTB on Tap Evaluates ! In this sneak peek of Volume 4 , we introduce three OTTBs, including two warhorses with impressive race records , and break down their pedigrees and post-track potentia...
Feb. 13, 2025
S2 E13: OTTB Aftercare Spotlight: How Mareworthy is Changing the Narrative for Retired Broodmares
What happens to Thoroughbred broodmares when their breeding careers end? Too often, these mares are overlooked in the aftercare conversation, but Mareworthy Charities is working to change that. Founded by Kyle Rothfus, Marewo...
Jan. 30, 2025
S2 E12: Ashley Steele Norris: OTTB Training, Transformation, and the Power of Determination
In this episode of OTTB on Tap , we sit down with Ashley Steele Norris , the driving force behind Sunbriar Equestrian , to dive into her journey with OTTBs. From growing up with horses to training under the legendary Jane Sle...
Jan. 23, 2025
S2E11: OTTB on Tap Evaluates Vol 3 - Flowers Apriority, Cowboy Swagger and Mr. Cellular
In this episode of OTTB on Tap Evaluates , we dive into the pedigrees, conformation, and potential of three listener-submitted Thoroughbreds: Flowers Apriority , Cowboy Swagger , and Mr. Cellular . Join Niamh and Emily as the...
Jan. 16, 2025
S2 E10: OTTB Training Diaries: Go Green (Oscar)'s Journey Kicks Off with December Progress
Join us for the first installment of our OTTB Training Diaries series, where we follow the journey of Go Green (aka Oscar) as he transitions from the racetrack to his new career. In this episode, co-host Emily interviews Niam...
Jan. 9, 2025
S2 E9: Chelsey O’Brien’s RRP Application Tips, UBie Updates & Advice for Niamh’s OTTB Journey
In this latest episode of OTTB on Tap , we welcome back Chelsey O’Brien, a fan-favorite trainer from our RRP Trainer Chronicles . Chelsey catches us up on her post-Makeover adventures with her OTTB, UBie, and offers expert ad...
Jan. 3, 2025
S2 E8: Transitioning Off the Track & Their 'Train to Own' Program: Tom and Clare Mansmann's Approach to Retraining OTTBs (Part 2)
In the second part of our feature with Tom and Clare Mansmann of Pacific Farms, we explore the advanced aspects of retraining off-track Thoroughbreds (OTTBs). Tom and Clare share their proven methods for managing farrier care...
Jan. 2, 2025
S2 E7: Fundamentals First: Tom & Clare Mansmann’s Approach to Retraining OTTBs (Part 1)
In this episode of OTTB On Tap , we’re joined by Tom and Clare Mansmann of Pacific Farms in Hume, VA, for an in-depth discussion on their fundamentals-first approach to retraining off-track Thoroughbreds (OTTBs). From working...
Dec. 26, 2024
S2 E6: 2024 Wrapped: OTTB Tales from Christmas Past and Present
Join us for a festive and reflective episode of OTTB on Tap : "2024 Wrapped: OTTB Tales from Christmas Past and Present." This special episode is packed with untold stories from our adventures retraining and reselling OTTBs, ...
Dec. 12, 2024
S2 E5: OTTB Underdog Stories: From Kissing Spine Diagnosis to RRP Freestyle Triumph
n this episode of OTTB On Tap , we feature Julie Anna Prusak, an amateur rider from Texas who shares her experience with her OTTB, Nemo. Earlier this year, Nemo was diagnosed with kissing spine—a condition that can challenge ...
Dec. 5, 2024
S2 E4: Meet Go Green: Niamh's OTTB Hopeful for the 2025 Retired Racehorse Makeover
This week on OTTB on Tap , we start by revisiting our second installment of OTTB on Tap Evaluates . Find out what the owners of Looking Ready, C Two, and Ruby Bleu thought of our evaluations, including their reactions and ref...
Nov. 28, 2024
S2 E3: OTTB on Tap Evaluates Vol 2! Pedigree, Conformation, Suitability: Looking Ready, C Two & Ruby Bleu
In the latest episode of OTTB on Tap Evaluates , Niamh and Emily analyze three listener-submitted OTTBs , diving into their conformation , pedigree , and potential for a range of equestrian disciplines . This series offers an...
Nov. 21, 2024
S2 E2: OTTB Aftercare Spotlight: Pastured Place with Special Guest Ali Rawles
In this episode of OTTB On Tap , we continue our OTTB Aftercare Series by highlighting Pastured Place , a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the future for retired racehorses. Guest Ali Rawles shares how they sp...
Nov. 14, 2024
S2 Ep1: OTTBs are like Potato Chips, and so are we! Kicking off Season 2!
Welcome to Season 2 of OTTB on Tap ! What began as a casual idea scribbled on a bar napkin has blossomed into a thriving podcast reaching over 14,000 downloads in 29 countries. In this special re-introduction, hosts Niamh and...